Of course, there are tons of ways you can unwind with tech. But with so many options it can be hard to know where to even begin.
So without having to sort through all the noise, here are nine of the easiest examples of how to unwind with tech, from break-busting devices to technology for enhancing your mind.
Play a Quick Phone Game
Tech can sometimes get in the way of life, and cause more stress. Just think how many times your phone has interrupted your downtime! That being said, tech isn’t always the enemy of relaxation, and there are many easy ways tech can increase enjoyment and relieve stress. One of the easiest is with phone games. Games such as Solitaire and Candy Crush offer quick fun on a bad day. And don’t forget, those cute little birds are still so angry they made two movies!
Unwind with Tech During a Break
Taking breaks alone will help with your daily relaxation. However, a survey by Spill found that 60% of employees experience workplace stress. So, how can you elevate your break experience and get the most from limited time? Here are a few quick suggestions you can try:
- Apps such as Headspace and Calm are excellent for helping you unwind and relax.
- Office chair shiatsu machines offer a unique way to relieve stress even while you work!
- Virtual reality provides surreal escapism in various ways with relaxation spaces.
Take an Active Break
The best use of break time is different for different people. As mentioned above, you might find you need to deeply relax when taking a break. However, some people love nothing more than getting active when on a break. A quick jog, office yoga and even VR fitness are popular ways to take an active break. Of course, it is also possible to do both when taking an extended break. You can relax and unwind with a massage device after playing some VR tennis, for example.
Escape into Digital Stories
One of the best uses of digital technology these days is digitizing traditional media. For instance, you can access almost every book ever written from a single Amazon Kindle. Digital stories are widely available in various formats these days, depending on what you love. eBooks are a great example. But maybe you are visually impaired or just don’t like reading. Fortunately, audiobooks are available, and you can get a superhero dose with digital comic books.
Use Trackers to Unwind with Tech
Whether you want to relax and unwind with tech or take tech on a trip for a stress-free adventure, modern devices are of much use to most people. Aside from work, the average person uses around 9 apps for personal use in daily life, such as popular habit trackers.
Managing workloads
There are many apps for work you can choose from. Project management, collaboration and workload management are popular. Apps such as Clockify can easily track your work habits.
A better diet
Of course, diet trackers are among the most widely used. It can be challenging to manage what you eat and track calories. Nutracheck and apps like it are excellent for monitoring eating habits.
Health and Fitness
Fitness apps were among the first to be developed. Today, there are many available, and you can use apps like Strava and devices such as Fitbit to track and manage your fitness goals.
We all have daily habits that can be enhanced. Today, these trackers are readily and easily available, and offer unique ways to get more from your life, and even enhance your workflow. The real issue comes with deciding which to use because there are so many good options.
Fire Up a Music Streaming Service
Music is one of the most readily available services for unwinding. Whether on a break or ploughing through a massive workload, the power of your favourite music can get you through and always make you feel better. If you are looking for something more than music, there are also special frequencies that can help with relaxation and even pain relief. Studies have also shown that you can be more productive when listening to music you love or classic pieces.
Stay Connected with Friends and Family
Perhaps the most widely used tech today is social media on smartphones. The ease of use of these kinds of apps makes them hard to ignore. While there are many terrible stories related to social media, there are just as many great ones. Social media has its place in society and is laden with good intentions. One of the best uses of social media is staying connected, which is what it was initially designed for. This can help relieve feelings of loneliness and pick you up.
Unwind with Tech for the Mind
There are some tech companies pushing boundaries by using tech to enhance the mind. Elon Musk’s Neuralink is a great example. But relaxation is just as important. Between 200 and 500 million people use meditation on a daily basis, and here are a few ways to elevate yours:
- Listening to binaural frequencies can relieve tension and increase focus.
- Noise machines are excellent for helping with sleep and drowning out sounds.
- Sensors like Muse 2 help you better understand your own mind for deeper relaxation.
How About Good Old TV Streaming?
For most people today, their first introduction to modern tech is streaming services, aside from social media. Streaming services are becoming expensive, but there’s something for everyone, and you don’t have to subscribe to them all. Good old Netflix is a popular way to spend spare time and just unwind. With a wide range of movies and TV shows, it’s hard to not find something you will enjoy. Of course, you can always cancel and try another service you will enjoy more.
Summary
A quick phone game such as Angry Birds can help you unwind with tech and get a bit more out of your spare time. Habit trackers are also popular today and can help manage work and personal life. There are streaming services such as Netflix that allow easy home relaxation.
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